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John Philip Sousa

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American conductor and composer (1854-1932)

United StatesMusiciansLived 1854 to 1932 · aged 77
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John Philip Sousa was an American composer and conductor of the late Romantic era known primarily for US military marches. He is known as "The March King". Among Sousa's best-known marches are "The Stars and Stripes Forever", "Semper Fidelis", "The Liberty Bell", "The Thunderer", and "The Washington Post".

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Sousa's birthplace on G St., S.E. in Washington, D.C.Sousa's birthplace on G St., S.E. in Washington, D.C.Sousa and his newly formed civilian band in 1893Sousa and his newly formed civilian band in 1893Sousa c. 1910Sousa c. 1910Sousa in 1900Sousa in 1900US Postage stamp, 1940US Postage stamp, 1940Sousa conducting with a baton, 1911Sousa conducting with a baton, 1911Sheet music cover, 1896Sheet music cover, 1896

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Awards 4

1990star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
1901Royal Victorian Medal
Order of Public Instruction
Hall of Fame for Great Americans

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Thomas CarriganAlso in The Fifth String (1913)Adrienne KroellAlso in The Fifth String (1913)Edwin WallockAlso in The Fifth String (1913)Jane AddamsAlso won Hall of Fame for Great AmericansAlice Freeman PalmerAlso won Hall of Fame for Great AmericansHugh DurantAlso won Royal Victorian Medal

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Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1854 to 1932 · aged 77
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30 languages

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